How to Do
How to Do Shoulder Adduction from a Standing Cable Exercise
Standing cable shoulder abduction should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the standing cable shoulder abduction.
Beginning
Beginning Shoulder Adduction from a Standing Cable Exercise
1. Start by drawing the shoulder blades back and down while standing tall at the cable machine. From here, hold the handle by your side with your elbow straight.
2. Pull the handle upwards until your shoulder is 90 degrees abducted and your hand is the same height as your shoulder. Assuring that this movement is slow and controlled.
Movement
Shoulder Adduction from a Standing Cable Exercise Movement
1. Adjust the cable on the column such that it is at shoulder height, and stand with the handle to your side.
2. Extend your arm and grasp the handle so that your arm is in a straight line parallel to the ground with your palm facing downward.
3. Tighten up your core to keep your body aligned. Bring the arm diagonally downward toward your hip in a slow deliberate manner. Make sure that your torso is upright, and that you do not allow your body to lean to either side.
4. Resist the weight as you allow your arm to return to shoulder height. This allows you to work the shoulder muscles more. Remember to keep the elbow extended, and your torso upright throughout the lowering phase. Repeat for the required number of repetitions.
Benefits
Shoulder Adduction from a Standing Cable Exercise Benefits
Perform this exercise in the gym. This exercise strengthens the shoulders and is a bit unusual in that it loads the shoulder muscles eccentrically, or on the lowering phase of the lift.
